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CASE DESCRIPTION Joan Creighton, a 58-year-old female client, had abdominal surgery to repair an incarcerated hernia 2 days ago and remains an inpatient on the general surgery unit. Her healthcare provider has prescribed a progressive diet, but Joan reports to the nurse, "I am too miserable to eat, and I feel bloated and nauseated." She cannot even tolerate liquids. The nurse observes that Joan's abdomen is firm and distended. The nurse performs an abdominal assessment. In what seque...

CASE DESCRIPTION Joan Creighton, a 58-year-old female client, had abdominal surgery to repair an incarcerated hernia 2 days ago and remains an inpatient on the general surgery unit. Her healthcare provider has prescribed a progressive diet, but Joan reports to the nurse, "I am too miserable to eat, and I feel bloated and nauseated." She cannot even tolerate liquids. The nurse observes that Joan's abdomen is firm and distended. The nurse performs an abdominal assessment. In what s...